Hamilton Family Blog

January 25, 2018

You’re in a rush in the morning, and you forget to brush your teeth before you head out the door. Instead, you pop a mint in your mouth and call it good. Or, it’s bedtime and you’re exhausted after a long day at work. You decide that it just takes too much time and energy to brush your teeth before you head into dreamland. Skipping this part of your routine isn’t a big deal, right? Wrong! Taking a brush to those pearly whites at least twice a day is crucial for your oral health. Your dentist in Harris County discusses why this is so.

December 22, 2017

The health and appearance of your smile is important to you, which is why you are proactive about your oral hygiene habits at home. You brush and floss your teeth to prevent complications, like tooth decay and gum disease, but are you visiting your dentist in Harris County regularly? If you do not have dental insurance, chances are you are not scheduling an appointment as often as you should because you are concerned about the cost of care. If you are among those who are uninsured, you no longer need to put your oral health on hold. You can visit your dentist regularly with an in-house dental savings plan from Hamilton Family Dentistry.(more…)

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November 26, 2017

Your oral health is closely tied to your overall well-being — and your dentist in Harris County firmly believes that excellent dental should fit comfortably into the family budget. To help everyone enjoy better oral and systemic health, Hamilton Family Dentistry offers an in-house savings plan for patients who do not have dental insurance. It’s a way to save big on the treatments you and your family need to smile happily for life. Keep reading to find out just how it works… and how you can sign up today!

November 17, 2017

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful holiday season at our office — and around this time of year, we always like to remind our patients to schedule an appointment with the dentist before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. Why? Because if you have dental insurance, that’s when your unused benefits will expire. You will have to meet your deductible all over again to receive any benefits in 2018.

October 28, 2017

A toothbrush is a toothbrush is a toothbrush, right? Well, not exactly. When you’re choosing a tool to clean your teeth, you have to think about its size, how hard or soft the bristles are, and whether the brush is of good quality. You also have to decide whether you’re going to use an electric or manual toothbrush. Which type is better? Your dentist in Harris County provides a brief comparison.

October 27, 2017

A white, healthy smile can boost your confidence and make you more attractive to others. Everyone wants that movie star gleam, right? However, you might be unsure of how to get the dazzle that you’ve been missing. Whitening toothpastes claim to remove stains and brighten your teeth, but do that actually work? Moreover, are they safe to use? How can you choose the best toothpaste for you? Your dentist in Harris County is here to provide answers to these intriguing questions.

September 29, 2017

You’re going through your normal morning routine, and after you finish brushing your teeth, you notice that something is different with your mouth. Your gums are receding! This is a common problem, and a number of factors may be behind it. Your dentist in Harris county is here to explain why gums recede and why this condition is something you need to pay attention to.

September 15, 2017

Wisdom teeth used to be called “teeth of wisdom,” and they got their name because they usually emerge from the gums when a person is an adult. Therefore, they show up when a person is older and supposedly wiser than they were in childhood. But why exactly do we have wisdom teeth, and why do so many people end up having them removed? Your dentist in Harris County is here to provide the answers.

August 28, 2017

Chocolate cake, donuts, candy, soda… Everyone, especially young children, loves to indulge in sweet treats. However, nutritionists have made sugar into the enemy, and for good reason. Consuming too much can wreak havoc across your body. Your teeth are also vulnerable to the ravages of sweets. Your children’s dentist in Hamilton is here to explain why sugar is so bad for your pearly whites.

August 15, 2017

Fluoride is an important part of dental care. Your toothpaste and mouthwash might contain fluoride, and your dentist may apply it to your teeth when you go in for your regular cleanings and checkups. But what exactly is fluoride, and how can it help you to have a healthy, strong smile? Your dentist in Harris County is here to tell you what you need to know about this mineral.